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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1949

Page

5

Swimmer Knox Yorks walks off late, keeps open win

Pittsburgh July 19 Knox Yorks Jr. withdrew from the Dapper Dan open gilt tournament and then appeared to be reinstate d as the Sunday final sold out. He walked off with amateur fame while Young shot four one under par 7s on his last round for a total of Sir. Ed Dutchley, Att, Huge, W. Va. Summer for We West Virginia state itto this year, was second off the armabenefist With S97.

Pittsburgh Knox Yours Jr Pitsburgh Young Ed Dutchley Huge W. Va West Virginia

Ryder Cup Golf Squad Selected for 1949 Team

Pittsburgh report lists five veterans and five newcomers for the 1949 United States Ryder Cup squad led by Sam Snead. Contenders include Ben Hogan, Jimmy Demaret, Jay Hyland, Gene Hermsen, and Johnny Palmer with Arthur Daley noting captaincy to be announced. Matches set for Ganton, Yorkshire, September 16-17.

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End of Day Ball: Night Games Grow Across Leagues

Texas league chief Gardner predicts the end of daytime baseball as night games expand nationally. He notes San Antonio and others already play Sunday afternoon sparingly, with shifts toward twin night contests by next season. Attendance remains strong in Dallas, Shreveport, Oklahoma City, Tulsa, and San Antonio despite heat concerns and player complaints.

J. Alin Gardner San Antonia Fran Bacy Joague Teaumont Shreveport Carder Gardney Dallas Shrevesport Oklahoma City Tulsa San Antonio Saiv Missions Tommy Fine Aidin Hillace Chargaen Walter Lanfranconi Witte Jerry Witte Clarence Kraft Ralph Ratracs Seveca Tual Wite Lenhart Nater Love Pravive Aml Leagarii Bave

Texas League Boxes HBL Tackwon and More

Scores reveal a mix of league results with teams like Atlanta, Birmingham, Memphis, Chattanooga, and Birmingham posting wins or losses. The report highlights box results including ties and standout performers, noting regional matchups and venues across the circuit.

Amtillean Association Wins Eight Pact Triumphs

In a regional event, Amtillean Association claimed eight decisive victories led by key figures Celera and Wee. Competitors from Pale and Ph faced stiff challenges as Mivenpolia and S cunine CHY SL Med WHA contributions helped secure the overall momentum for the association.

Qualifying Continues At Ft Sam In Golf Meet

Fourth Army golf tourney at Ft Sam Houston resumes as players chase injuries and titles. Roy Schneider led day one with 74, while James Mitchell 78 stood among strong contenders. Ft Sam Houston No 1 led team standings with 388 after 18 holes, with the 36-hole qualifier and match play to decide the squad for San Antonio event next month. Dana Johnston welcomed a newborn son William Henry, adding a personal highlight to the day.

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Softball Schedule Confusing Text From A Nonsensical Local Page

Local softball updates mix team names and scores in a jumbled index. Union faces Binal Brith Inja Blue Bonnet league action while other listed games include San Pedro No. 1 diamond Tuesday and Wednesday schedules with 26 playoff bids noted and a city double elimination looming.

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Myers Romero In Mat Rematch Promoter Sets Card

A rematch between Sonny Myers Texas heavyweight champion and Ate Romero headlines promoter Dorothy Livenggen's Wednesday Wresttetthon card. The event includes a Guzman O'Donnell semi final, a Byers Thels special, and an 8:15 opens with Jumping Dimmy James and Rey Graham featuring a 2 of 3 falls main event with a 90 minute limit.

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Molter and Stice Split in Cal CADTA 1931

Earl B. Stice announces split with Wille Molier long time trainer champion from Fredericksburg Texas. Stice takes charge of Slice stable with On Trist a California bred sprinter winner of $498,170 lifetime earnings and the $50,000 Sunset Handicap at Santa Anita.

Cadta Calif Phase Olyner Earl B. Stice Wille Molier Fredericksburg Texas Uie Slice Trist Wiollywoor Park Santa Anita Molter Lyle Swehens

Sportlights on Browns and Yankees in rain delay tale

The column recalls a May incident when the St. Louis Browns disrupted a rain delay by covering the soaked infield with nylon stockin g protection, delaying play and sparking quips from Casey Stengel. It notes the Browns’ dubious tactics, Yankees’ loss, and hints at broader Texas and Houston football ambitions.

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